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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.23, 10,156.91 and 4,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.23, 10,156.91 and 4,003.19 is: 5,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.23 : 10,156.91 = 4,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.23/10,156.91 = 4,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.23x = 10,156.91 × 4,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.23x = 40,659,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,999.77/7,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.28

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